Fallen veterans honored at Bend ‘Wreaths Across America’ event
Wreaths were laid on Central Oregon veterans’ graves on Saturday in the annual, nationwide ‘Wreaths Across America’…
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Summit High ‘Thunder’ group raises money for young cancer patient
The Summit High ‘Thunder’ group, in collaboration with Sparrow Clubs, held its first fundraiser of the school year Saturday, a photo shoot with…
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Sen. Wyden hosts Bend forum on wild and scenic rivers
Oregon is looking to add more rivers to designated ‘wild and scenic’ group. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., held a public forum on the process Saturday in…
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Second Democrat files for Deschutes commission seat
Bend resident and Democrat Phil Chang announced Thursday that he is running for the Deschutes County Commissioners seat held currently by Republican…
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The sound of fiddling at Ridgeview HS bridges generations
An older generation of musicians is leaving a lasting impression on students at Ridgeview High School in Redmond. It’s an impression that hopefully…
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Thriving C.O. job market poses challenge for some
Despite plenty of openings, The High Desert’s job market can be quite competitive, especially when someone’s looking for a job that requires…
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Sponsorship program supports C.O. farmers
Central Oregon Locavore, a non-profit in Bend, announced Wednesday it has launched a sponsorship program called Adopt a Farmer to continue supporting…
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Bend man gets year and a day in prison for BHO lab explosion
A Bend man was sentenced Tuesday to a year and a day in federal prison and two years’ supervised release for illegally manufacturing and possessing…
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C. Oregon water, sewer projects get $72 million in EPA loans
Several major Central Oregon water and sewer projects will receive a total of $72 million in federal EPA loans, announced…
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Bend Pearl Harbor survivor attends anniversary event
On the 78th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that plunged America into World War II, dozens gathered Saturday at the Bend Heroes…
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Complaints bring SW Redmond drug raid, arrest
Several citizen complaints and weeks of surveillance and investigation led to Friday’s police raid on a southwest Redmond home, where officers said…
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Early C.O. snowpack levels well below average
Central Oregon’s snowpack levels are well below average for this early-season time of year, prompting some concern, though more snow is on the way at…
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Bend home prices cool markedly in November
Bend home prices took a decided downturn from near-record levels in November, recording the lowest median price, at $431,000, since last winter,…
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Bend man drives on wheel without tire, crashes into La Pine storage units
A Bend man hired to drive a new pickup truck from Grants Pass to Bend for sale tried to reach a La Pine repair shop after a tire separated from its…
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Fire destroys Terrebonne-area chicken coop
An apparent electrical fire destroyed a large Terrebonne-area chicken coop Friday morning, but fortunately no chickens were harmed, officials…
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Sisters Food Bank struggling with low holiday donations
The Sisters Food Bank has been helping families in need through its Christmas program since the 1980s. This year, however, it’s struggling to pull…
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A little food for thought about how to get kids to eat healthier
Childhood obesity is on the rise in Deschutes County. So as a parent or guardian, how can you get your children excited about trying new fruits and…
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Bend Santa, Mrs. Claus continue holiday event amid health battles
A Bend couple has dedicated almost a decade to giving out toys and playing Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus for hundreds of children. On Thursday, they…
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La Pine man crashes SUV into post office; no injuries
An SUV crashed into the La Pine post office early Thursday afternoon, and despite the pre-holiday rush, there were no injuries, though numerous post…
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Judge tosses 1 of 2 lawsuits filed by former DCSO sergeant
A visiting judge on Thursday dismissed one of two lawsuits filed against the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office by a former…
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